The Essential Guide to Mutual Aid Groups in Chicago
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From Little Village to Rogers Park, where to give and get help from your neighbors this holiday season in Chicago and its suburbs.
The Sanctuary Movement 15 Years On
Chicago pastor Emma Lozano discusses the movement to keep undocumented immigrants with their families and a related MCA exhibit.
Three Things To Do in Chicago, Nov. 26–Dec. 2
An immigration story for kids, a therapeutic community vaccine event and holiday shopping at the National Museum of Mexican Art!
La guía esencial para los grupos de ayuda mutua en Chicago
Desde La Villita hasta Rogers Park, lugares para dar y recibir ayuda de sus vecinos en esta temporada navideña en Chicago y sus suburbios.
La demanda podría frustrar la prohibición de la detención de inmigrantes en Illinois
Dos condados de Illinois con contratos lucrativos de detención de inmigrantes han demandado al estado por una ley que prohíbe la detención de ICE en todo el estado.
Lawsuit Could Foil Illinois’ Ban on Immigration Detention
Officials in McHenry and Kankakee counties have sued the state to block implementation of a law that would require them to cancel their ICE detention contracts.
Three Things To Do in Chicago, Nov. 19–Nov. 26
Attend the Queer Cinema for Palestine Film Festival, an educational printmaking festival and a community thanksgiving!
A medida que los niños afganos llegan a los Estados Unidos, los desacuerdos se encienden sobre quién debería cuidarlos
Los organizadores están pidiendo alternativas a las instalaciones para niños refugiados afganos no acompañados administradas por Heartland Alliance, una organización sin fines de lucro de Chicago.
Three Things To Do in Chicago, Nov. 11–Nov. 18
Voice your thoughts with the #StopGeneralIron campaign, run to fundraise for Afghan refugees and join us at an awards ceremony for local independent online news!
As Afghan Children Come to the US, Disagreements Ignite Over Who Should Care for Them
Organizers are calling for alternatives to facilities for unaccompanied Afghan refugee children run by Chicago nonprofit Heartland Alliance.
Inmigrantes de Chicago se manifiestan por el derecho a convertirse en ciudadanos de su hogar de toda la vida
Los manifestantes detuvieron el tráfico mientras pedían su proceso hacia la ciudadanía para 11 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados en los Estados Unidos.
Dónde encontrar pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 en Chicago
Las pruebas rápidas y de PCR están disponibles en toda el área de Chicago. Manténte al tanto de tu salud y encuentra un sitio de pruebas en tu vecindario.
Three Things To Do in Chicago, Nov. 4–Nov. 11
Attend a climate justice event, go on an altar walk and learn about storytelling in Native communities!
Chicago’s Immigrants Rally for the Right to Become Citizens in Their Longtime Home
Protestors halted traffic as they called for a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
City to Reveal Southeast Side Environmental Review for General Iron Permit
As part of the report, an EPA analysis shows levels of soot and coarse particle pollution are high in the community around a proposed scrap-metal operation.
Where to Find Free COVID-19 Tests in Chicago
PCR and rapid testing is available throughout the Chicago area. Stay on top of your health and find a testing site in your neighborhood.
Dozens of Traumatized Afghan Kids Struggle Inside a Shelter That’s Ill-Equipped to Care for Them
Some Afghan children at a Chicago shelter have hurt themselves or others, leaving workers overwhelmed. Employees say the shelter has never experienced this level of chaos and isn’t equipped to provide kids with services they need.